Average rent in West Launceston, TAS — 2026
West Launceston sits in the Launceston local government area, 160km from the Hobart CBD, with a population of around 4,215 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $300/week — above the Tasmania state median of $293/week. 30% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.
$300/wk
ABS 2021 Census median
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Suburb at a glance
- Population
- 4,215
- Median age
- 42
- Distance to Hobart
- 160 km
- Households renting
- 30%
- Separate houses
- 85%
- Flats / apartments
- 7%
- Born overseas
- 16%
- Top occupation
- Professionals
- LGA
- Launceston
ABS 2021
Renting in West Launceston
West Launceston runs roughly with the Tasmania state median — renters typically pay $300/week, close to the $293/week state baseline (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (68% are owners or paying off a mortgage) and only 30% rent. Separate houses dominate the housing stock (85%), which gives the suburb a quieter, family-leaning feel — borne out by a median age of 42 and a population around 4,215. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 16% of residents were born overseas. West Launceston is 160km from Hobart, and rent trajectories here tend to track the state average rather than running ahead of it — but state rent indices have moved since 2021, so double-check against the live figure above.
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